Job summary
GP Partner ( 6-8 Sessions)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join us for 6-8 sessions from April 26 (flexible start date for the right candidate) at Newent Doctors Practice, Gloucestershire.
Newly qualified GPs are welcome, with mentoring and support provided.
Main duties of the job
As a GP partner you will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting. You will be responsible for providing a high standard of care for all our patients.
We're hoping to find a new partner who:
- Values our approach to warm, high quality, patient centred care
- Would enjoy taking an active role in the clinical and organisational life of the practice
- Has an interest in the business side of general practice and is committed to our long term future
About us
We are a progressive, forward-thinking
practice with a strong focus on delivering high quality, personalised care for
our 12,000 patients. We are proud to maintain the values of the traditional
family doctor, with each of our 10 GP partners holding their own patient list
to support continuity and consistency of care.
Our partners are a supportive and sociable
team, meeting daily for coffee and working collaboratively to drive continual
improvement for our patients, staff, and the practice as a whole. Each partner
takes on a key leadership role within the practice, contributing to both
clinical excellence and strategic development.
The practice is well established in the
beautiful semirural market town of Newent, conveniently positioned close to Forest
of Dean, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Ledbury and Hereford. The area provides
fantastic opportunities for outdoor and leisure activities, with the Forest of
Dean, the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills within easy reach, making it a
wonderful place to live and work.
If you are an enthusiastic GP looking to join
a friendly, supportive partnership in a stunning part of the country, we would
love to hear from you.
For further
information or to arrange a practice visit please email the Practice Manager Deborah Vernon-Hughes deborah.vernon-hughes@nhs.net
Interviews will be held in March 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide a full range of NHS services to patients registered at the practice including clinical exam, diagnosis and making referrals when appropriate.
You will carry out face to face and telephone consultations, home visits, checking and signing prescriptions, dealing with queries, following up results, paperwork and correspondence.
Alongside this you will work as part of the partnership team, leading and shaping the future of the practice and after a settling in period, there will be an expectation that you will take on a key role for the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide a full range of NHS services to patients registered at the practice including clinical exam, diagnosis and making referrals when appropriate.
You will carry out face to face and telephone consultations, home visits, checking and signing prescriptions, dealing with queries, following up results, paperwork and correspondence.
Alongside this you will work as part of the partnership team, leading and shaping the future of the practice and after a settling in period, there will be an expectation that you will take on a key role for the practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in practice as a GP (sessional/ partner)
- Familiarity with multi-disciplinary mixed skill mixed team environment
- Experience working within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Desirable
- Experience supporting service change
Qualifications
Essential
- You must be a medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
- Must not be under suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
- Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- Accredited member of the Royal College Of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in practice as a GP (sessional/ partner)
- Familiarity with multi-disciplinary mixed skill mixed team environment
- Experience working within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Desirable
- Experience supporting service change
Qualifications
Essential
- You must be a medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003
- Must not be under suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
- Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical register
- Accredited member of the Royal College Of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
